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Videothoracoscopic splanchnicectomy as a method of treatment of the chronic pain syndromes in pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis
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Videothoracoscopic splanchnicectomy as a method of treatment of the chronic pain syndromes in pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis

Authors

  • Karolina Ziętara Studentka, Wydział Lekarski, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie Studenckie Koło Naukowe przy Katedrze Psychologii https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6754-9263
  • Aleksander Oskroba Student, Wydział Lekarski w Lublinie https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0783-4895
  • Natalia Pawełczak Studentka, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9933-258X
  • Aleksandra Orzechowska Studentka, Wydział Lekarski w Lublinie https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6919-0928
  • Mateusz Pawlina Student, Wydział Lekarski w Lublinie https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7354-4883
  • Ilona Kowalczyk Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny im. prof. W. Orłowskiego CMKP w Warszawie https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8669-3068
  • Bartłomiej Zielonka 1 Wojskowy Szpital Kliniczny w Lublinie https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7788-1342
  • Cezary Stawikowski 1 Wojskowy Szpital Kliniczny w Lublinie https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3026-8617
  • Piotr Pawłowski Student, Wydział Lekarski, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie Studenckie Koło Naukowe przy Katedrze Rozwoju Pielęgniarstwa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1197-7218
  • Karolina Raksa Student, Wydział Lekarski, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie Studenckie Koło Naukowe przy Katedrze i Zakładzie Epidemiologii i Metodologii Badań Klinicznych https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5571-1035

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2023.18.01.008

Keywords

videothoracoscopic splanchnicectomy, pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis

Abstract

Background: Chronic pain is a serious problem occurring in patients suffering from pancreatic cancer or chronic pancreatitis. It often contributes to anorexia and significantly deteriorates the quality of life, including the possibility of shortening the survival of such patients. Thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy is a surgical procedure consisted of the excision of the major thoracic visceral nerve or its branches, which attend the transmission of pain stimuli from the abdominal viscera. 

Aim of the study: The study aim is to indicate benefits of videothoracoscopic splanchnicectomy as a procedure performed in chronic pain management in patients suffering from pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis. 

Material and methods: The literature available in the databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar and polish scientific journals was reviewed, using the following keywords: videothoracoscopic splanchnicectomy, pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis.

Results and conclusions: Videothoracoscopic splanchnicectomy is a minimally invasive yet highly effective surgical procedure, which allows to avoid traumatizing procedures such as thoracotomy or laparotomy in patients suffering from a severe chronic pain associated with pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis and other conditions. Moreover it contributes to a statistically significant decrease in pain intensity and considerably improves the quality of patients’ lives.

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ZIĘTARA, Karolina, OSKROBA, Aleksander, PAWEŁCZAK, Natalia, ORZECHOWSKA, Aleksandra, PAWLINA, Mateusz, KOWALCZYK, Ilona, ZIELONKA, Bartłomiej, STAWIKOWSKI, Cezary, PAWŁOWSKI, Piotr and RAKSA, Karolina. Videothoracoscopic splanchnicectomy as a method of treatment of the chronic pain syndromes in pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 3 April 2023. Vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 69-75. [Accessed 28 June 2025]. DOI 10.12775/JEHS.2023.18.01.008.
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